Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence
Mario Balotelli is back in the Italy squad more than three years after his last appearance in an Azzurri shirtJANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAGLIARI 2-5-6 · 16TH IN SERIE A
2-5-6 · 16TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Verona (H) · Fri 7:45PM
CAG +100 TOTAL 2.5
Milan loses Ibrahimović to injury in 0-0 draw against Juve
AC Milan lost more ground on league leader Inter Milan and also lost another important player ahead of the derby as it drew 0-0 against Juventus at San SiroJANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cagliari 1-1 Fiorentina ' Joao Pedro secures a precious point for Cagliari ' Serie A 2021/22
JANUARY 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Razvan Marin - Launches in four crosses Marin had four crosses, one block, two interceptions, committed two fouls, had two corners and was fouled twice in the 1-1 draw against Fiorentina on Sunday.
Impact Marin played aggressively on both ends of the pitch in this match. His crosses, though significant and helpful in the offensive push, matched his season averages, but his blocks and tackles were both above average in this appearance.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gaston Pereiro - Assists the only goal Periero had one assist, one shot, nine crosses, four corners, two tackles, committed one foul, created six chances and sustained one foul in the 1-1 draw with Fiorentina on Sunday.
Impact Though Periero couldn't find the net himself, he helped Joao Pedro score the only goal for his squad. In a strong push to pull ahead of Fiorentina, the forward massively exceeded his averages in corners, crosses and chances created in this match.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Pedro - Scores once in draw Pedro scored one goal on seven shots (two on goal), committed four fouls and sustained two fouls in the 1-1 draw against Fiorentina on Sunday. He later missed a PK and picked up hi...
Impact In the 47th minute, Pedro scored the first goal of the match with the assist from Gaston Periero. The forward was on a six match dry spell, and has scored 10 goals this season. He will miss February 6th's road game versus Atalanta, where Cagliari will have Balde Keita back from AFCON, on top of Leonardo Pavoletti and Gaston Pereiro.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matteo Lovato - Commits two fouls in return Lovato had two fouls and sustained one foul in 45 minutes of play in the 1-1 draw against Fiorentina on Sunday.
Impact After missing one match due to illness, Lovato subbed on in the 46th minute, replacing Giorgio Altare for tactical reasons. This was only the sixth appearance of the season for the defender, who has not managed to log very many significant statistics.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Ceppitelli - Subs in briefly after thigh injury Ceppitelli subbed in for one minute and had no stats logged in the 1-1 draw against Fiorentina on Sunday.
Impact It is clear that Walter Mazzarri wants to take things slow with Ceppitelli's return. After missing three matches in a row, and a total of seven this season, the manager is taking no chances in rushing the defender's recovery from a thigh injury.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alberto Grassi - Takes one shot in return Grassi had one shot (off target), one cross and two tackles in the 1-1 draw against Fiorentina on Sunday.
Impact After missing one match due to illness, Grassi made an understated return. In the 10 matches prior to his absence, the midfielder had 12 shots and logged an assist. In this appearance, his numbers were below average across the board.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raoul Bellanova - Makes two crosses in return Bellanova had two crosses, one interception, committed two fouls and sustained two fouls in the 1-1 draw against Fiorentina on Sunday.
Impact After missing one match with due to illness, Bellanova made a quiet return. Normally an aggressive offensive threat, the midfielder's shots and crosses were both below his season averages, and the same is true of his interceptions and tackles in this outing.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Boris Radunovic - Gives up one goal in draw Radunovic had five saves and conceded one goal in the 1-1 draw against Fiorentina on Sunday
Impact Fiorentina pushed hard to try and equalize after the first half goal, but Radunovic was nearly impossible to beat. This was the goalkeeper's third appearance of the season, the first of which he gave up four goals, but these last two he has made 11 saves while only allowing one goal past him.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matteo Lovato - Available against FIorentina Lovato (COVID-19) is on the bench for Sunday's game against Fiorentina.
Impact Lovato cleared the protocol Saturday, but the coach elected to go with Edoardo Goldaniga, Giorgio Altare and Adam Obert in the back in this one.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alberto Grassi - Starting in Fiorentina game Grassi (COVID-19) will get the nod in Sunday's match versus Fiorentina.
Impact Grassi will immediately return to the XI despite the lack of practice. He has tallied one assist, nine shots, two chances and 11 interceptions in the last five matches.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Ceppitelli - Bench option against Fiorentina Ceppitelli (thigh) is available for Sunday's match versus Fiorentina.
Impact Ceppitelli is fit enough to make the bench after missing time with a thigh problem, but the coach has picked Giorgio Altare and Adam Obert over him in the back.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raoul Bellanova - Starting against Fiorentina Bellanova (COVID-19) will start in Sunday's game versus Fiorentina.
Impact Bellanova will make an immediate return to the XI upon clearing the protocols. He has posted eight chances, 22 crosses and seven interceptions in the last five matches.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Oliva - Unavailable against Fiorentina Oliva was not named in the squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.
Impact Oliva has headed back to Italy, but he was held out of practice for too much time to be an option for this one. Riccardo Ladinetti and Christos Kourfalidis will back up the starters in this one.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nahitan Nandez - Ruled out for Fiorentina game Nandez (thigh) was not named in Cagliari's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.
Impact Nandez will miss this one due to a lower leg contusion. Cagliari have recovered some pieces, especially Raoul Bellanova and Alberto Grassi, compared to the previous game. Youngster Riccardo Ladinetti and Christos Kourfalidis are also options in the midfield.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alberto Grassi - Clears protocol Grassi has tested negative for Coronavirus Saturday, L'Unione Sarda informs.
Impact Grassi could be back in the match-day squad list after spending a week on the mend, but it will hinge on his level of conditioning. He has logged 12 shots, six chances, 23 tackles and 14 clearances in 14 appearances (11 starts).
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raoul Bellanova - Might be option Sunday Bellanova has exited the COVID-19 protocol Saturday, L'Unione Sarda reports.
Impact Bellanova could be available for Sunday's match versus Fiorentina, although the lack of practice could be an issue since he has been sidelined for a week. He has posted 43 crosses, 16 tackles and 21 clearances in 15 matches thus far.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matteo Lovato - Could be back versus Fiorentina Lovato has shaken off COVID-19, L'Unione Sarda reports.
Impact Lovato could technically be available for Sunday's match, although he has not practiced all week, therefore his level of conditioning will have to be assessed by the coaching staff. He has tallied three tackles, two interceptions and six clearances in two matches since switching team.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nahitan Nandez - Questionable for Fiorentina match Nandez was limited in practice Saturday due to a knock on the right leg, Cagliari informed.
Impact Nandez will be further assessed on game-day to see whether he could play through the minor issue. He would likely start if cleared considering Cagliari's numerous absences. He has logged two assists, 18 chances, 46 crosses and 32 tackles in 17 appearances.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Ceppitelli - Late call for Fiorentina game Ceppitelli (thigh) practiced partially with the rest of the group Saturday, Cagliari informed.
Impact Ceppitelli is making progress in his rehab from a thigh injury and could at least be an option Sunday after sitting out two matches. He has posted 17 tackles, 19 interceptions and 46 clearances in 15 appearances so far.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Two goalscoring specialists meet in Sardinia ' Focus ' Round 23 ' Serie A 2021/22
JANUARY 21, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Abraham scores a goal out of nothing ' Every Goal ' Coppa Italia Frecciarossa 2021/22
JANUARY 21, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Babis Lykogiannis - Tests positive for COVID-19 Lykogiannis has contracted Coronavirus, Cagliari announced.
Impact Lykogiannis joined a few more teammates in the COVID-19 protocol, putting Sunday's match against Fiorentina in danger. Either Luca Ceppitelli (thigh) or youngster Adam Obert will take his place Sunday if the match takes place.
JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
